According to a report from Auto Bild, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is lining Esteban Ocon up for a seat at Williams, replacing the struggling Logan Sargea
up for a seat at Williams, replacing the struggling Logan Sargeant. This opens up a seat for Mick Schumacher, who is currently connected to the French brand through their WEC program.
There are ten drivers out of contract at the end of 2024, and with Nico Hulkenberg leaving Haas for Sauber/Audi and Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari, this has supercharged the driver market. Rookie talent KImi Antonelli is expected to be connected to the Mercedes seat, but his lack of experience and young age are both working against him, so it's likely the Brackley outfit will fill the seat temporarily while the 17-year-old gains experience in Formula 2.
At the same time, Sargeant's future at Williams is looking less likely. He currently sits at the very bottom of the Driver Standings in 21st and has shown little improvement since he joined the sport last year. While Mick Schumacher is an ideal candidate for this seat, the Mercedes boss has made it known that he is unlikely to race in the immediate future. Instead, his focus is turning to Esteban Ocon to fill the Williams seat, whom he manages.
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